And the Nominees Are…

Celebrating the best in cinematography, athletic achievement, and photography, the Powder Awards returns to Colorado after a four-year hiatus to kick off day one of the Winter Dew Tour festival in Breckenridge.

As the longest-running awards show in skiing, the Powder Awards commences on the evening of December 8, 2016, at the Riverwalk Center in downtown Breckenridge. Tickets for the all-ages show are on sale now for $12, with proceeds benefiting the High Fives Foundation, which supports action-sports athletes that have suffered a life-altering injury.

A judging panel consisting of professional skiers, photographers, filmmakers, journalists, and industry veterans reviewed 50-plus entries for 13 categories—including Movie of the Year, Best Female Performance, Best Powder, and Best Jib among others—to determine nominees and winners. The event also showcases readers’ favorite skiers with the annual Powder Poll, recognizing the sport’s top 10 women and 10 men.

One of the biggest nights of the season, the Powder Awards brings its rich 17-year history to honor those that continue to dedicate their season to capturing and evolving the sport and culture of skiing.